Save money while bringing up baby
October 23, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under baby products
It’s been estimated that it can take $284,000 to raise a baby to adult hood. That’s a pretty flipping high number. I’m betting you can lower it with some planning. Here are some general tips…
Never tell anyone your baby’s gender-to-be.
Start an emergency fund asap, I mean the second you find out your expecting, if you haven’t already.
Borrow most of your baby items. Regardless of what you may hear, it’s safe to do so.
Talk with an expert about the big issues. A good tax accountant should be able to help you plan for college, get the most tax returns on that …read more
Unadvertised Baby MVP Specials
November 5, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under sale
Food Lion has some unadvertised baby MVP specials.
Beechnut 6 oz yogurt 5/$5
Beechnut DHA 4 oz 5/$3
Beechnut DHA 7 oz cereal 2/$5
Earth’s Best 2nd 4/$3
Food Lion Pediatric 8 oz BOGO
Gerber 3rd Foods 10/$6
Gerber Main Meals 6 oz 10/$10
Luvs Jumbo Diapers $8.99
Pricing may vary by location. Check with your local Food Lion store.
Don’t forget about Food Lion’s printable Baby Steps coupons.
Enjoy the savings!
Save on Diapers at Target
June 9, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under baby products, money saving idea
Target is offering some great coupons for saving on diapers and wipes.
$2.50 off Luvs diapers
$5 coupon off Pampers diapers and wipes
As always, Target allows you to use a manufacturer’s coupon along with their coupon for even more savings.
Also, here are some printable coupons for food products. In case you want to shop online, Target is offering free shipping on purchases of $50 or more.
Thanks to Money Saving Mom for the diaper coupons.
Sign Up for Free Baby Products
April 3, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under baby products
Kelly’s recent breastfeeding dilemma caused me to do a little search for free formula.
With my first pregnancy, the doctor’s office asked if I wanted to sign up to be on a mailing list to receive free products. I signed up and was amazed at all of the free products and coupons I received. For some reason, with my second child, the doctor’s office did not offer to sign up and I did not receive as many freebies. I was really disappointed.
Thankfully, most companies have a mailing list that you can sign up for on your own. Here are some links to …read more
